Basdorf lies at the heart of Barnim Naturpark, a National Park of protected landscape that is made up of forest, lakes, fields, and heaths. So nature is all around, whether you enjoy rambling, cycling, bird-watching, or simply relaxing on a lakeside beach. And then of course Berlin is just on the doorstep ...

Berlin - the thrilling, vibrant, culturally rich capital of a unified Germany - is just a short distance away. There you could watch an opera or listen to the Berliner Philharmonic, visit one of the many world-renowned museums and art galleries, or explore one of the beautifully restored Baroque palaces and churches. If alternative and youth culture is more your thing, Berlin is at the fore-front of clubbing and techno-music trends and always gets the best bands and DJ's. Or of course you could just shop till you drop in stores from the quirky, through the top class Designers, to Europe's largest department store, KaDeWe.

Here are links to pages with a few suggestions for places to visit in and around Basdorf.

See:

• Schloss Dammsmühle
• Heidekraut Railway Museum
• Wandlitz
• Liepnitzsee
• Bernau
• Schorfheide